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Energy Performance Certificate

126c Prescot Road

WA10 3TY

ST. HELENS

Current

C

72

Potential

C

77

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached flat is located in ST. HELENS, WA10 3TY. The property offers 24m² (258 sq ft) of compact living space with 1 habitable room. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. The property holds an EPC rating of C (72/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. Double glazing is installed, though the efficiency rating suggests older units. Modern low-E double glazing can be up to 40% more efficient than units installed before 2002. Estimated annual energy costs are £331, comprising £178 for heating, £103 for hot water, and £50 for lighting. The property produces 1.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home.

How Does 126c Prescot Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 72/100, this ST. HELENS property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £331 are approximately £1469 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. With 24m² of space, this is a more compact property compared to the UK average of 87m². CO2 emissions of 1.2 tonnes/year are less than half the UK household average, making this an environmentally friendly choice.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the WA10 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property72
Average60
+20% better
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vs ST. HELENS

This property72
Average61
+18% better
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vs WA10

This property72
Average60
+20% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 72/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £345/year less than the ST. HELENS average

Energy Efficiency Rating

📊 Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
C69-80
Current
D55-68
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

C(72 points)

Potential Rating

C(77 points)

Based on assessment dated 9 Jul 2020

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Property Information

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Full Address

126c Prescot Road

WA10 3TY

ST. HELENS

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Property Type

Flat

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1900-1929

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Floor Area

24.0

1.0 total rooms

1.0 heated

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Tenure

rental (private)

Efficiency Score

72 / 100

Potential: 77

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CO₂ Emissions

1.2 tonnes/year

50 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

286 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

9 Jul 2020

rental (private)

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About ST. HELENS

ST. HELENS is situated in Cheshire, North West. Properties in ST. HELENS have an average EPC rating of D (score 61/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £498 below the ST. HELENS average, offering good value. The WA10 postcode district contains over 15700 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Community scheme

£178.0/yr

Save £34/yr

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Hot Water

£103.0/yr

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Lighting

0.0% low energy

£50.0/yr

Save £25/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor
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Roof

(another dwelling above)

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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

(another dwelling below)

NO DATA!
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Heating System

Community scheme

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (community)

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Lighting

No low energy lighting

Very Poor
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Devon Street

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayWA10 4HX

Last inspected: Jul 2021

Good

St Mary & St Thomas' CofE Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayWA10 2HS

Last inspected: Feb 2019

Outstanding

Queen's Park CofE/Urc Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayWA10 4NQ

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

De La Salle School

Secondary
📍0.9 miles awayWA10 4QH

Last inspected: Jun 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Thatto Heath Community Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayWA9 5QX

Last inspected: Sept 2018

Good

Rivington Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayWA10 6LF

Last inspected: Oct 2011

Outstanding

Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayWA10 1LN

Last inspected: Oct 2021

Good

Parish Church of England Primary School, St Helens

Primary
📍1 miles awayWA10 1LW

Last inspected: Jan 2022

Outstanding

About school ratings: Ofsted ratings range from Outstanding to Inadequate. These ratings are based on inspections of teaching quality, leadership, pupil behavior, and safety. Note that school catchment areas vary - check with the school or local council for admission details.

Data source: School information from Get Information About Schools (GIAS). Distances are approximate. Always verify school catchment areas directly with the school or local education authority.

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Broadband & Connectivity

🚀Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:200 Mbps
Maximum:200 Mbps

Available Providers

Virgin MediaHyperopticBTSkyTalkTalk

What do these speeds mean? 10-30 Mbps: Good for browsing and streaming. 30-100 Mbps: Great for multiple users and HD streaming. 100-300 Mbps: Excellent for 4K streaming and gaming. 300+ Mbps: Perfect for large households and heavy internet use.

Data source: Broadband speeds are from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 report (July 2025 release). Data shows typical speeds available in this postcode area. Actual speeds at this specific property may vary depending on line quality, distance from exchange, and chosen provider. Always verify availability with providers before committing.

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About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

Data Sources: This report contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Data from: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, and Police.uk crime statistics.

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